• Coffee & Conversation HAPPY HOUR – February 2026

    Island View Waterfront Cafe 2542 Island View Rd, Essex, Maryland, United States

    Join Commercial Property Owners, Business Owners and Operators & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for our first Coffee and Conversation HAPPY HOUR of 2026! This is a FREE NETWORKING EVENT focusing on building connections between businesses/groups and leaders. Join us on:Thursday, February 12, 20265:00-7:00 PM atIsland View Waterfront Cafe/Venue2542 Island View Rd, Essex, MD 21221 Attendees will enjoy happy hour treats and conversation as we get to know one another and share information about initiatives and projects currently taking place in Essex. RSVP by February 11. Don't wait to sign up! To RSVP:Text or Call: 443-579-7974 orEmail: alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE! 

    Free
  • Essex Eats for Good

    LoonAsea Restaurant 207 Nanticoke Rd., Essex, Maryland, United States

    🍽️ Essex Eats for Good 🍽️(formerly Dine Out for a Cause) We’re thrilled to share that LoonAsea Restaurant is supporting Essex Community Development Corporation once again for our Essex Eats for Good event! 10% of your bill during the event will support Essex CDC and our efforts to revitalize the Eastern Blvd. corridor.

  • Essex Gateway Cup Golf Tournament

    Rocky Point Golf Course 1935 Back River Neck Road, Essex, Maryland, United States

    Essex CDC and the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce their 2026 Golf Tournament - and invite you to join us for a day of networking, camaraderie, and community support. This event provides an excellent opportunity to network with other area business owners and community memebers while contributing to meaningful initiatives that benefit the Essex community and the surrounding areas. Event Details:📅 Date: Monday, April 27, 2026📍 Location: Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD 21221⏰ Schedule: 8:00 AM - Registration 9:00 AM - Shotgun Start Throughout the course, participants will enjoy signature food and drinks provided by some of Essex’s finest local restaurants, including BTI, LoonAsea, Tavern in the Quarter, The Comfy Cup, Cisco's, and Row Boat Willie's. These offerings will ensure that golfers stay energized and refreshed while experiencing the best of what our local culinary scene has to offer. If

    $175 – $640